give-up

[ giv-uhp ]

noun

1. something conceded or relinquished; concession:

   Labor has balked at any more give-ups in the contract talks.

2. Stock Exchange.
   1. a commission shared among two or more stockbrokers.
   2. a part of a commission that constitutes a single such share.

give up

verb

1. to abandon hope (for)
2. tr to renounce (an activity, belief, etc)

   I have given up smoking

3. tr to relinquish or resign from

   he gave up the presidency

4. tr; usually reflexive to surrender

   the escaped convict gave himself up

5. tr to reveal or disclose (information)
6. intr to admit one's defeat or inability to do something
7. tr; often passive or reflexive to devote completely (to)

   she gave herself up to caring for the sick

Word History and Origins

Origin of give-up¹

First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase give up

Related Words

• allowance
• compensation
• discount
• kickback
• payment
• rebate
• reimbursement
• repayment
• restitution